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Student-‐‑Parent
Handbook
2021-‐‑2022
1035
Bennettsville
Firetower
Road
Bennettsville,
SC
29512
Phone:
1-‐‑843-‐‑479-‐‑6501
Fax:
1-‐‑843-‐‑479-‐‑1941
Website:
www.marlboroacademy.com
Revised: 08/12/21Safety Points
Comprehensive emergency response plan includes
• The school works with local emergency service providers.
• The school conducts drills for fire, severe weather events, armed intruders, and evacuations.
Check-in procedure for all visitors
• Enter through the front gate.
• Press the call button, and then state your name and the nature of your visit.
• Sign a guest register in the high school building.
Parents/Guardians
• Please contact school personnel if you become aware of a dangerous situation that could
involve Marlboro Academy. We will treat all information in an appropriately confidential
manner.
• Parents should read and review the student handbook with their children.
Emergency Situations
• Information will be posted on television, Facebook, and the school’s website. Information will
also be sent to emails and cell phones provided by parents.
• If needed, the school will provide information on how, where, and when parents can pick up
their children.
• Be prepared to show identification to pick up your child.
• Law enforcement may be in charge of when your child can be picked up.
Other
The following is a sample of what we do to help ensure a safe learning environment for students and
staff members:
• Specific procedures for supervision in place.
• Coaches and all staff members have first aid and CPR training.
• Surveillance cameras are placed strategically throughout campus.
• Surveillance cameras are monitored continuously throughout school day.
• Staff members routinely check doors and grounds throughout the school day.
• Law enforcement periodically visits our campus and may eat lunch with our students.
2STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION Page #
Board of Directors 6
School Mission 6
School Vision 6
Board Governance 6
Accreditation 6
Mask Policy 7
Code of Student Conduct 7
Off Campus Expectations 8
Staff & Student Communication 8
Parent/Teacher/Administrator Communication 8
Denial of Class 8
Suspension 8
Expulsion 8
Check In/Check Out Procedure 9
Honor Code 9
Campus Expectations 9
Financial Information 9
Visitors on Campus 9
ACADEMICS
South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy 10
Calculation of Grade Point Average/Class Rank 10
Graduation Requirements 10
Course of Study/Classes Taught at Marlboro Academy 10
Community Service 11
Course Changes for Students 11
Academic Probation 12
After School Student Guidelines 12
Awards 12
Dual Credit 13
Junior Marshals 14
Exam Exemptions 14
Extra Help 14
3Grade Promotion 14
Homework Policy 14
Honor Graduates 15
Honor Roll/Headmasters List 15
Beta Club 15
Junior Beta Club 15
National Honor Society 15
Make-Up Work 16
Report Cards 16
SCISA Academic Requirements for Athletics 16
Testing Program 17
Transcripts 17
Valedictorian and Salutatorian 17
Virtual Instruction Policy 17
STUDENT SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Attendance Policy 18
Tardiness 18
Daily School Schedule 19
Homeroom 19
Leaving School Early 19
Sign-in / Sign-out Procedure 19
DISCIPLINE
Discipline 20
Cell Phone Usage 21
Alcohol 21
Bullying/Hazing 22
Cheating /Plagiarism 22
Dress Code 23
Drugs 24
Electronic Devices 24
Fighting/Assaulting or Causing Personal Injury 24
Lunch Period Expectations 24
Public Display of Affection (PDA) 24
Student Possessions 24
Sexual Harassment 25
4Student Search Policy 25
Substance Abuse Policy 25
Tobacco/Vaping 26
Trespassing 26
Weapons 26
Other Illegal Behavior 26
Miscellaneous
Announcements 26
Athletics 26
Book Bags 27
Bus Transportation 27
College Visitation 27
Computer Lab Technology 27
Email 28
Extra Curricular Activities 28
Homework Center 28
Field Trips 28
First Aid 29
Fundraising 29
Library Books/Textbooks 29
Lice/Nits 29
Medications 30
Parent Involvement 30
Parking Lot/Driving on Campus 31
Parties 31
Prom 31
Senior Privileges 31
Student Drop/Off Pick-Up 32
Safety Drills 32
Student Council 33
Substitute Teachers 33
Technology Policy 33
Telephone Use/Messages 34
Transporting Students for School Related Activities 34
5GENERAL INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Allen Taylor- President Mr. Eric Herndon – Vice President
Mr. Doc Stillwell- Treasurer Mrs. Sheila Liles-Secretary
Mr. Ed Herring Mrs. Jenni Greene
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooley Mr. Boyd McLaurin Mr. Sully Blair
SCHOOL MISSION
To provide a safe, nurturing, and rigorous academic environment which inspires and encourages
development of students to achieve their highest academic potential and a strong moral character to
prepare them for college and career readiness.
SCHOOL VISION
To develop students who are well-rounded, who graduate with knowledge, integrity, and confidence
and who realize their full potential enabling them to make a positive difference in the world.
BOARD GOVERNANCE
The Marlboro Academy Board of Directors is the highest governing body of our school. The Board
reserves the right to change, amend, override, or discount any part of the rules as outlined. The
decisions of the Board are final.
ACCREDITATION
Marlboro Academy is a member of, and accredited by, the South Carolina Independent School
Association, Inc. (SCISA).
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MASKS -See COVID Guidelines
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
The Marlboro Academy Code of Conduct is not intended as an exhaustive list of misconduct. As a
result, Marlboro Academy reserves the right to discipline a student for any conduct the school deems
inappropriate even though not specifically mentioned in this Code.
All sanctions and consequences are designed to be fair, redemptive, and instructive, with an emphasis
on growth and development. The nature and severity of sanctions are based on the following:
-Severity of incident
-Past behavioral patterns
-Student maturity
-Emotional state of student when incident occurred
If at all possible, initial intervention for disciplinary problems should be minimal with an emphasis on
caution, reasoning and counseling. However, Marlboro Academy will maintain a firm and
uncompromising position on inappropriate behaviors.
While Marlboro Academy has no direct supervision over students outside of school operations and
activities, we do reserve the right to discipline students for inappropriate behavior.
A student who has knowledge that a violation could occur may be considered an accomplice. A
student who finds himself or herself directly involved in an inappropriate incident or potential incident
has the responsibility to remove himself or herself to avoid implication.
Parents and students have the right under the School Code of Conduct to appeal any decision
following standard procedures. However, they have the responsibility of addressing the concern along
each level of the process prior to appealing to a higher authority.
Off Campus Behavior
During times that students are outside of school operations and school-related activities, they are not
under the direct supervision of the school and are not subject to the consequences of the Marlboro
Academy Code of Conduct. However, as part of their agreement to enroll children in school, parents
have agreed to support the school in its educational endeavors to accomplish our vision, mission, and
goals. As students represent the school at all times, their behavior outside school operations and
activities may reflect on the overall effectiveness of the school. As a result, the school has the
responsibility to hold students accountable under certain circumstances.
7Staff and Student Communication
The quality of students at Marlboro Academy allows the faculty and administration to rely on
reasoning to encourage appropriate behavior. As a result, our primary consequences are based on
positive communication with our students. Most communication is preventative in nature and is
designed to make students aware of our expectations to avoid situations where they unknowingly
exhibit inappropriate behavior.
For this reason, teachers begin the year teaching students the rules and regulations for their individual
classes and the school as a whole. Also, teachers are encouraged to talk to students regarding
inappropriate behavior in such a way as to encourage the students while avoiding embarrassment.
When teachers feel additional assistance is needed, they are to refer students to administration.
Parent/Teacher/Administrator Communication
Our belief is that the primary source of guiding student behavior should be the parents. Our
mission for maintaining appropriate student behavior is to form a partnership between the student and
parents allowing the parents to handle as many issues as possible. It is our responsibility to ensure that
we maintain an optimal academic environment for all of our students. If necessary parents will be
contacted through certified letters, emails, phone calls, and parent conferences. However, when these
forms of communication are no longer effective, graduated consequences may be necessary.
Denial of Class
Students may be denied attending class pending a specified action, such as a required parent
conference or returning school property. Students denied classes will not be allowed to make up work
missed unless specified by Administration.
Suspension
A suspension is a denial of the right of a student to attend school. The purpose of a suspension is to
send a clear message to the student that the behavior is unacceptable. A suspended student will
receive a zero for any missed assignments or tests during the period of suspension. Students are
not allowed on campus or to participate in any school activities during the period of their suspension.
This includes athletic practices. Teachers and coaches will be informed of any suspensions. Teachers
will inform administrator when missed assignments are completed due to suspension.
Expulsion
Expulsion is the permanent dismissal of a student from school. It is considered an absolute last resort
to be used when all attempts to correct disciplinary issues have been exhausted. At this point it is
determined that a complete change of environment is in the best interest of the student. An expulsion
may also be justified when a student commits an act so severe that it threatens the safety of our other
students or severely inhibits Marlboro Academy from meeting obligations to our other students.
Finally, an expulsion may be necessary if a parent continuously refuses to support the school in an
effort to correct inappropriate behavior of our students and support our mission to promote a positive
learning environment.
8CHECK IN/CHECK OUT PROCEDURE – See COVID Guidelines
Parent/Guardian will send email to admin@marlboroacademy.com stating date, time reason
for check in/check out and who will be picking the child up. This email will reach Mr. Critcher, Mr.
Hudson, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Lackey, Mr. McKenzie, Mrs. Haltiwanger and Lower School Office.
This will help with safety, faster communication, and accountability in the check in/check out process.
Whenever possible this email should be sent before 8:30 am. Parent/Guardian should no longer use
Mrs. Lackey’s email concerning check in/check out process. The admin@marlboroacademy.com
should be used.
HONOR CODE
• The student shall be on his/her honor to prepare and submit only his/her own work. This
includes homework, papers, test, exams, etc. Students should also refrain from giving or
receiving help on tests or examinations.
• Each student has the responsibility to report any infractions.
• Any act of dishonesty will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal.
CAMPUS EXPECTATIONS
• Students are to address adults in a respectful manner.
• During assemblies, students will be attentive, courteous and respectful at all times.
• No weapons, guns of any make (rifle, shotgun, pistol, toy guns, etc.), knives, and explosives,
are allowed on MA campus, including student vehicles.
• No alcohol, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia is allowed on campus, including student
vehicles.
• Graffiti will not be tolerated on school property and will be viewed as vandalism. Student will
be responsible for all costs incurred to clean up vandalism or replace damaged equipment.
• Students must adhere to the Dress Code.
• Trash should be put in trashcans.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
• MA does not ask for nor does it accept government funds; therefore, it is necessary that tuition
be paid on time.
• Payments are due by the 10th of each month.
• Permanent records and official transcripts will be withheld until all fees and penalties are paid
in full.
• Please refer to your 2021-2022 Enrollment Contract to determine payment options.
• All cash payments for tuition must be brought to the finance office by an adult.
VISITORS ON CAMPUS -See COVID Guidelines
• No visitors on campus during school hours without prior approval from administration.
• If allowed, please follow procedures listed below.
• Enter through the front gate.
• Press the call button, state your name and the nature of your visit.
• Sign a guest register in the high school building and wear a visitor’s badge while on campus.
• Visitors must return to the high school office to sign out before leaving campus.
9ACADEMICS
SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM GRADING POLICY
Marlboro Academy utilizes the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale to calculate GPA and class
rank. All courses carrying Carnegie units will be used. All final transcripts will report class rankings.
• Transcripts and report cards will use numerical grades for courses carrying Carnegie units.
• Transcripts and report cards will specify the course title and the level of the course the student
has taken.
• Grades in courses carrying Carnegie units will be converted according to the South Carolina
Uniform Grading Scale.
• South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale. See form/table appendix
CALCULATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE/CLASS RANK
• Marlboro Academy utilizes the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale to calculate GPA and
class rank. All courses carrying Carnegie units will be used. All final transcripts will report
class rankings.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 units
Mathematics……………………………………………………………………………. 4 units
Science (Must have three lab sciences excluding physical science) ……………………4 units
Social Sciences (One must be U. S. History, and one must be Government/Economics).4 units
Foreign Language (Three or four recommended) ……………………………………… 2 units
Computer Science ………………………………………………………………………..1 unit
Physical Education ……………………………………………………………………….1 unit
Fine Arts…………………………………………………………………………………..1 unit
Electives ………………………………………………………………………………….3 units
Total ………………………………………………………………………………..……24 units
COURSE OF STUDY CLASSES TAUGHT AT MA
• K-4 Self Contained: Math, Reading, Spelling, English, Writing, Science and Social Studies
• K-6 Rotation: Art, Computer/Library, Music, PE, Spanish
• CP-College Prep
• H-Honors
• #-Count towards High School Credits in 8th Grade
• All courses taken in grades 9-12 count towards High School Credits
10• All students in grades 9-12 will be required to take their core courses (English, math, social
studies, and science) on MA campus.
• Possibility of Additional Electives
5th English 6th English 7th English 8th #English I CP/H
Reading Reading Math 7 #Algebra I H
Math 5 Math 6 Language Arts Pre Algebra 8
Science Science Pre Algebra 7 Health/PE
Social Studies Social Studies Science Science
Rotation Rotation Social Studies Social Studies
Chorus Chorus
9th Algebra 1 CP 10th Algebra 2 CP 11th Algebra 3 H 12th Ad Biology H/CP
Algebra 2 H Biology CP/H Chemistry CP/H English 5 H/CP
English 2 H/CP Chorus English 4 CP/H Gov/Econ CP
Spanish 1 CP Cinema Geometry CP Pre-Calculus H
World Geography CP English 3 CP/H Spanish 3 Algebra 3 CP
Physical Science H/CP Geometry H World History CP
Computer Science CP Spanish 2 CP A/B Psychology
U.S. History CP
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• 36 hours are required for graduation from MA
• MA office will maintain a list of number of hours students acquire
• Suggestions: Red Cross, Humane Society, Hospice, Relay for Life, United Way, Church
Functions, Community Kitchens
• These hours must be earned in addition to service hours needed for club membership.
COURSE CHANGES FOR STUDENTS
Reasons a course change will be made
• The student has already passed the course.
• The student failed a course needed for graduation and needs to take that course over.
• Administration and parent have prior agreement.
• Administration has the authority to change a course under certain circumstances.
11ACADEMIC PROBATION
Students may be placed on Academic Probation at the discretion of the headmaster.
AFTER SCHOOL STUDENT GUIDELINES
• All students must be off campus by 3:00 pm each day unless under the direct supervision of a
staff member.
• Students must leave parking lot when they sign out of school.
• Students are not allowed to return to campus prior to 2:30 pm for games, practices, etc unless
they sign back in.
• For liability insurance reasons students not picked up by 3:00 will be placed in Homework
Center at charge. This includes students waiting for any school sponsored events including
athletic practices either for themselves or their siblings.
• Siblings of students who have early dismissal must be picked up in the front pick up line.
AWARDS
Teachers will present academic awards to their students at the end of 2021-2022 school year.
MA staff will vote on awards given at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as follows:
Brenda Quick Award is presented to an “outstanding 6th grader”....someone who is a good
leader, has not been written up, makes good grades, gets along well with others, is honest, etc.. A
student is nominated and voted on by the 6th grade teachers.
Pence Award is presented to a graduating senior who has at least a “C” average through high
school, participated in three or more extracurricular activities, held at least two major offices and
has provided service to Marlboro Academy. The student exhibits outstanding qualities of
character and leadership. This is a student who is nominated and voted on by the high school
faculty.
Wayne Usher Award of Excellence is presented each year to an athlete who meets the following
qualifications: must be a student in grades 10-12, has participated in two or more varsity sports in
the current school year, has a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and exemplifies the characteristics of honor,
dedication, perseverance, good sportsmanship, and service. This is voted on by the high school
teachers and varsity coaches.
Sally Jennings Dependability Award is awarded to a student each year in grades 9-12 who the
faculty feels can always be depended on when needed for anything. This student is nominated and
voted on by the high school faculty.
12DUAL CREDIT
Marlboro Academy Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Policy:
Dual Credit: Courses taken for high school and college credit.
Dual Enrollment: Courses taken for college credit only.
If a student chooses to take courses for Dual Credit, the student must do the following:
• Choose only courses that will transfer to a four year college (see suggested course list on the
back).
• Choose courses that will not replace Marlboro Academy courses without prior approval from
the headmaster. All required courses for graduation must be taken at Marlboro Academy.
• Students will be allowed to take four courses for Dual Credit.
• Understand that courses for Dual Credit must be taken during the academic calendar year. In
other words, courses taken during the summer will not be accepted for Dual Credit, and all
Dual Credit courses must be taken by the end of fall semester of the senior year.
• Understand that courses taken during the junior year of high school that are eligible according
to the conditions above may be reported on the transcript. For courses taken during the fall of
the senior year, the courses with the highest average will be reported (up to the approved
number of courses). However, once a course appears on a transcript that is mailed with a
college application, it will not be removed. Parents and seniors will approve the transcript
before it is mailed with college applications during the fall of the senior year.
If a student chooses to take courses for Dual Enrollment, the student must understand the following:
• Students may take as many classes for college credit as they would like.
• Marlboro Academy will only accept four courses to be reported on the student’s high school
transcript.
• Marlboro Academy will only accept four courses to be included in the student’s high school
GPA.
• Any requests for exceptions to this policy should be made in writing to the headmaster. Any
exceptions will be made at the headmaster’s discretion after consultation with the board of
directors.
SUGGESTED COURSE LIST:
NETC RCC
AHS-102 Medical Terminology MED-121 Medical Terminology I
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation MED 122 Medical Terminology II
PSY-201 General Psychology PSY-150 General Psychology
SOC-101 Intro to Sociology SOC-210 Intro to Sociology
REL-101 Intro to Religion SOC 213 Sociology in the Family
SPA-101 Elementary Spanish I SPA-111 Elementary Spanish I
SPA-102 Elementary Spanish II SPA-112 Elementary Spanish II
MAT-110 College Algebra MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra
MAT-120 Probability/Statistics MAT-152 Statistical Methods
MAT-172 Precalculus Trigonometry
MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy
HIS-101 Western Civ to 1689 MAT 271 Calculus I
HIS-102 Western Civ Post 1689 MAT 272 Calculus II
13HIS-201 American History to 1877 HIS-131 American History I
HIS-202 American History 1877 to present HIS-132 American History II
PSC 201 American Government
Additional Courses to consider:
Public Speaking English Composition II
English Composition I Into to Computers
JUNIOR MARSHALS
• The six - eight juniors who have maintained the highest grade point averages will be
designated as junior marshals. This could be changed at the discretion of the Headmaster.
• The chief marshal will be the marshal with the highest grade point average. GPAs will be
calculated at the end of the 1st Semester of the junior year.
• Junior Marshals will be announced prior to Spring Break.
• Marshals must have entered the Academy by the beginning of their sophomore year.
• All junior marshals must attend practices, Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremony.
EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY
A student may qualify to exempt an exam provided the student meets the following criteria:
1st Semester - No exemptions, with the exception of Senior Government with a grade of 90-100 with 6
or fewer absences for the semester.
2nd Semester-All class exams may be exempted with a grade of 90-100 with 6 or fewer absences for
the semester.
Exams-Students must stay entire exam period
EXTRA HELP
• Extra help is not a viable option for those who do not pay attention in class or for those who do
not do their assigned homework.
• Extra help is NOT the same as tutoring. Extra help is provided by all teachers in order to
answer specific questions, to clarify instruction, or to review material covered in class.
GRADE PROMOTION
Promotion from grades one through twelve in the case of students who fail one or more subjects will
be determined by Administration.
HOMEWORK POLICY
• Homework is to be done by the student and should not be shared with other students unless
approved by the teacher.
• Homework assignments are the student’s responsibility and should be submitted in a timely
manner.
14HONOR GRADUATES
Honor graduates are those graduating seniors who have maintained an average of 4.00 for all high
school work.
HEADMASTER’S LIST
• Headmaster’s List is awarded at the end of each quarter in grades 4-12.
• Headmaster’s List is awarded to those students who achieve a grade of at least 90 in all
academic subjects for the quarter.
• Headmaster’s List for the year require students to achieve the required grades for each of the
four quarters for grades 4-12.
HONOR ROLL
• Honor roll is awarded at the end of each quarter in grades 4-12.
• Honor Roll requires a grade of at least 80 in all academic courses at the end of the quarter.
• Honor Roll List for the year require students to achieve the required grades for each of the four
quarters for grades 4-12.
BETA CLUB
The Beta Club is an academic, honorary organization.
Beta Club Requirements:
• The Beta Club will be open to any student in grades 9 -12 who maintains a cumulative average
of 4.00 on the SCUGP for all subjects giving a Carnegie unit.
• Should a cumulative average fall below 4.00, a student will be placed on Beta academic
probation and given one semester in which to bring the average up to standard.
• Membership will be forfeited if the average of 4.00 is not attained by the end of the
probationary period.
JUNIOR BETA CLUB
• Sixth through eighth grade students must have a 90 or above in every academic class.
Honors classes will be weighted accordingly.
• Students admitted to Junior Beta the previous year will continue as Junior Beta members.
• Students must maintain an overall average of 90 or above to remain in the Junior Beta
Club.
• Students must follow all rules and procedures.
• Students must attend Beta Club meetings and participate in Beta-sponsored activities.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Candidates will be evaluated, by members of the high school faculty, on the basis of leadership,
service, character, and scholarship. The Faculty Council will consider each application and will make
the final decision for membership into the Marlboro Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Candidates selected to become provisional members of the National Honor Society will be informed
of their acceptance by letter.
15MAKE-UP WORK
• Student is responsible for getting notes and announcements from the class missed.
• Student is responsible for any material given during the absence including homework, quiz,
test, project, etc.
• Student is responsible for knowing of any future assigned homework, test, quiz, project, etc.
• If student knows that they will be absent ahead of day or days missed, student is responsible
for collecting all assignments for homework, test, quiz, project, etc. before this absence or
absences.
• All make-up work should be completed by the deadline given by the teacher, this includes
online work.
• If work is not completed by the deadline, a student may earn a zero.
REPORT CARDS
• Report Cards are published on Gradelink at the completion of each nine week school period.
• A hard copy of a student’s report card may be requested by parents.
SCISA ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETICS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: (SCSIA Bluebook)
Academic achievement is a pre-requisite to participation.
A. In order to participate in athletic activities of the South Carolina Independent School Association, a
student must be enrolled in and attending the member school in order to participate in that school’s
athletic program. The student must also meet all other necessary requirements for participation.
B. A student in grades 9-12 must take and pass at least four (4), one unit CORE Courses or any five
(5) one unit courses, each grading period (6/9/12 week) or semester to be eligible. - Students below the
9th grade must pass four (4) subjects each grading period/semester. - A senior who has met or is
meeting all requirements for graduation must pass four (4), one-credit courses each marking
period/semester. - A student who is repeating a course for which he/she has previously received credit
cannot count this course as one required for eligibility.
C. A Maximum of Two Credits earned/recovered during summer sessions may be accepted from an
accredited school with an established summer school program.
D. First Semester Academic Eligibility: A student must have earned a minimum of 4 core units or any
5 units of credit from the previous school year to be declared eligible for the First Semester (Fall) of a
school year. - Any student who did not receive credit for at least one-half of all courses taken the
previous school year cannot be declared eligible until after the successful completion of the 1st
Semester. - Block Schedule: At least two units must have been passed during the second semester or
summer school. (Example: a student who earned 4 units for the first semester but withdrew/dropped-
out the 2nd semester shall be declared ineligible for the First Semester).
E. Home School Courses. If a school allows a student to take courses at “home”, those course are not
eligible for athletic eligibility.
F. Schools providing non-traditional academic programs such as “virtual school”, distance learning or
other non- traditional courses shall seek prior approval by SCISA before these courses may be used for
athletic eligibility. COVID-19 Exception: (20-21) Schools who offer virtual/online classes can count
them toward athletic eligibility.
G. Core Courses: Those courses in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science
(1), Fine Arts(1) and Foreign Language that are recommended by the Commission on Higher
Education and are common to SCISA schools.
16H. A One Credit Course is a course taken for 36 weeks, one period each day for a minimum of 45
minutes. A course taken each day as above for 18 weeks would be a half credit which when combined
with another half credit course would be the equivalent of a one credit course. A course taken for 36
weeks but only three, 45 minute periods each week would not be a one credit course. Note: A One
Credit Course taken for 18 weeks, shall meet for one period each day for a minimum of 90 minutes. -
Dual Credit Courses are treated as one half of a carnige unit.
I. Eligibility is to be declared on the fourth (4th) school day after the end of the marking period. A
student shall become eligible or ineligible at 12:01 AM on the fourth school day after the end of the
marking period. Example 1: The marking period ends on Friday. Student X becomes eligible or
ineligible at 12:01 AM on Thursday. Example 2: The marking period ends on a Monday and Tuesday
is a holiday for students. Student Y becomes eligible or ineligible at 12:01 AM on the following
Monday.
TESTING PROGRAM
ACT Grades 10, 11 and 12 Recommended
Otis Lennon IQ Test Grades 2, 5, and 7 Required
PSAT Grades 8- 11 Required
SAT Grades 10, 11 and 12 Recommended
Standard Achievement Grades K-9 Required
TRANSCRIPTS
• Before transcripts can be released for an enrolled student, all accounts must be current. This
includes tuition, athletics, fundraising, arts, classroom balances, uniforms, textbooks, etc.
VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
• The class valedictorian will have the highest GPA at the end of the senior year.
• The salutatorian will have the second highest GPA at the end of the senior the year.
• Students receiving these awards must have entered the Academy by the beginning of their
sophomore year and have taken the most rigorous courses offered at the Academy.
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROTOCALS
• Virtual Instruction may be provided for major medical illnesses that require two or more
days of absences.
• Parents will provide information to Administration that allows their child to receive Virtual
Instruction. (Form will be provided online.)
• Parents will provide Administration written medical documentation from their doctor’s office
who treated their child.
• Students with permission to use Virtual Instruction must sign in with their teacher and remain
on task or be excused by their teacher to be counted present.
• Administration holds the right to approve or not approve virtual learning for class credit.
17STUDENT SCHEDULE INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE POLICY- - See COVID Guidelines
• Marlboro Academy recognizes that a positive correlation exists between regular attendance and
achievement.
• Students who are absent more than 16 days per school year shall be placed on a list of candidates
for retention, and/or may not be able to receive credit for a course. There will be no distinction
between excused and unexcused absences except in the case of an appeal.
• Students who are absent more than 8 days per semester for a ½ credit class shall be placed on a list
of candidates for retention, and/or may not be able to receive credit for a course.
• Students with more than 16 absences have the opportunity to appeal to the Marlboro Academy
Board of Directors for their excused absences to pass a current class, to be promoted to next grade
and/or to receive credit for the course.
• It shall be the responsibility of the student/parent to keep accurate records for excused absences or
tardies. Examples-doctor’s notes, legal issues, family issues, etc.
• MA requires that documentation be provided to the school stating the reason for student absences,
tardies, and early dismissals.
• MA will maintain complete, confidential, and accurate attendance records in each class.
• A student shall have the opportunity to make-up all work, including tests, missed during the
absence as arranged by the student with the teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to get make
up work.
• To be counted officially present and allowed to participate in athletics, a student shall be in
attendance at least one-half of the school day (3 hours), unless student has prior approval from
Administration.
• School sponsored events do not count towards the 16 day absence policy.
• Students must be fever free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
• Attendance letters will be mailed to parents after a student’s 4th, 8th 12th and 16th absence.
TARDINESS
• A student shall be at his/her assigned station for work at the time appointed for the school day or
class to begin or be recorded as a tardy for the day or class.
• Three tardies will equal an absence in the exam exemption policy.
• A student in grades 6-12, who misses more than one half of a period is marked as absent in that
class. Students in K-5 will receive a normal tardy. Three tardies equal 1 day absent under the
exam exemption policy
18DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
8:20 First Bell 10:25-11:15 Third Period
8:25 Tardy Bell 11:15-12:10 Fourth Period for Grades 7-12
Lunch K-6
8:25-8:30 Homeroom
12:10-12:35 Fourth Period for K-6
8:30-9:20 First Period Lunch 7-12
9:20-10:10 Second Period 12:40-1:30 Fifth Period
10:00-10:10 Break- Grades 5-6 1:30-2:30 Sixth Period
10:10-10:25 Break- Grades 7 – 12
HOMEROOM
Meets every day
Teachers: 5th grade – K. Bunch; 6th grade-Wagner; 7th grade-Stanton; 8th grade-Billington/McKenzie;
9th grade-Jones; 10th grade-Marsh; 11th grade-B. Hyduke; 12th grade-Hudson.
LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY- See COVID Guidelines
• A parent must email admin@marlboroacademy.com that states the reason for the student to be
released earlier than regular dismissal time.
• Students who become sick during the school day and this sickness requires them to leave
campus, must sign out at the office with parent’s permission.
• If Administration feels that student is not well enough to drive, transportation must be
provided by student’s family.
• All athletes leaving campus for an away game are under the direct supervision of their coach
and will leave with the team at the announced departure time.
• Students in 11th grade who are taking NETC/RCC classes may be dismissed at 1:30 pm with
proper paperwork.
• Students in 12th grade will be released at 12:10 pm to take NETC/RCC classes, 1:30 pm for
seniors taking a MA class 5th period.
• No student may leave MA campus before regular dismissal time without permission
from Administration. Non-Athletes must sign out.
SIGN-IN / SIGN-OUT PROCEDURE-STUDENTS - See COVID Guidelines
• ALL students will sign in/out in the high school office.
• Parents will report to the high school office when they are buzzed through the gate. Students
being signed in will be sent to class once they have been signed in at the high school office. If
a student is being checked out, he or she will be called to the high school office at that time.
19DISCIPLINE
Individual teacher classroom management prevails until a faculty member decides that results are not
forthcoming. Administration intervention will follow.
Discipline Consequences
Minor Offenses are the following: Class Disruption, Dress Code Violations, Profanity, Inappropriate
Gestures, Not Following Playground Rules, Not Following Teacher/Staff Directions
1st-Student Warning: Warning form signed by Student/Teacher
2nd-Parent Notification: Referral form signed by Student/Teacher/Parent
3rd Loss of Break Time: Referral form signed by Student/Administration/Parent
4th-One Day Suspension: Referral form signed by Student/Administration/Parent
5th-Three day Suspension: Student/Parent/Administration Conference
6th-Possible Expulsion from MA: Student/Parent/Administration Conference
Major Offenses are those which require the immediate attention of Marlboro Academy
Administration because of the severity of the violation. These behaviors include, but are not limited to
the following: Alcohol, Assault, Bomb Threats, Bullying, Improper Social Media Posts, Disrespect to
MA Staff, Cheating/Plagiarism, Drugs, Fighting, Hazing, Leaving School Without Permission,
Tobacco Products including Vaping, Serious Inappropriate PDA, Stealing, Sexual Harassment, Theft,
Vandalism, Technology Misuse, Weapons
1st-Parent Notification/Possible Suspension: Student/Parent/Administration conference
2nd-Five Day Suspension: Student/Parent/Administration conference
3rd-Ten Day Suspension/Possible Expulsion: Student/Parent/Administration conference
Parent must accompany student and meet with administration upon student return from
suspension.
Administration has the authority to bypass Consequence Procedure if a Safety Issue is involved,
which may include but not limited to, Weapons, Drug Possession/Sale, Alcohol, Assault, Sexual
Harassment, Social Media Posts or Bomb Threats.
20CELL PHONE USAGE
• All Students may possess a cell phone as long as they comply with MA administration and
staff rules.
• Staff members have the right to set guidelines for cell phone use in their classroom setting.
• Students must place their cell phone upside-down on the corner of their desk during class time.
• Students may use their cell phones during the following times: before and after school, lunch,
morning break, and between classes.
• MA staff is not responsible for cell phones.
• Students who post videos or pictures on social media that were made at school or at a school
sponsored activity that are considered inappropriate may face possible disciplinary action. If an
issue arises at school regarding a social media post or text made off campus, students may be
disciplined accordingly.
• Students may not use cell phones during school wide emergencies or emergency drills unless
instructed to do so by a MA staff member.
• Cell phones will be taken up at the beginning of each class and returned at
the end of the class unless needed for instruction.
***Parents, please try to do your calling or texting during student lunch periods.
Cell Phone Offenses: Cell Phones taken at school will be returned to student at end of that
school day with parent notification.
1st-Student Warning
2nd-Parent Notification-cell phone taken for remainder of day
3rd –Student may not use their cell phone or another student’s cell phone during school hours
for 5 days
4th- Student may not use their cell phone or another student’s cell phone during school hours
for 10 days
5th-Possible Suspension/ Expulsion from MA
ALCOHOL
No student shall possess, use, transmit, or be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage on MA
campus or any MA function/activity.
21BULLYING/HAZING
Marlboro Academy is committed to a safe and civil educational environment free from harassment,
intimidation or bullying for all students, employees, and volunteers, Administration defines bullying
as a pattern of behaviors, not an isolated incident.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying means any intention that:
• Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property.
• Verbally intimidates/harasses a student.
• Uses electronic means to intimidate/harass a student.
• Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education.
• Is severe, persistent, or pervasive so that it creates an intimidating or threatening environment.
• Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Individual teacher classroom management prevails until a faculty member decides that results are not
forthcoming. Administration intervention will follow.
It is important for administration/staff to be informed as soon as possible when bullying occurs
so this matter may be addressed. We can’t address it if we don’t know.
CHEATING/PLAGIARISM -DEFINITION
A student is considered to be in the violation of the MA policy of cheating when he/she participates in
any of the activities included in, but not limited to, this list:
• Copying or receiving another student’s answer on a test or quiz
• Securing information on an examination beforehand
• Passing information on an examination to another student
• Copying homework or a class assignment
• Allowing another student to copy one’s own work
• Using information for fraudulent purposes: Ex-storing information on a calculator, writing
material on student’s hand, etc.…
• Willfully falsifying data and presenting it as one’s own research or work
• Not citing research, quotes, or any other information
****Note-A student will receive a zero on a test, quiz, homework assignment, project, research
paper, or any other work in which cheating/plagiarism is used.
22MARLBORO ACADEMY DRESS CODE 2021-2022
Marlboro Academy encourages students to attend school in clothing that is neat, clean, fits properly,
and which covers them appropriately to promote success in the classroom. Students will not be
allowed to attend school in clothing or accessories which interfere, distract, or disrupt good order and
discipline.
Grades K-4 All Students
v Shorts required under dresses/skirts.
v Midriffs must be covered.
v Undergarments shall not be visible.
v Tennis shoes worn for PE.
v No hats in school building.
Grades 5-12 All Students
Upper Body:
• Midriffs must always be covered.
• Sleeveless apparel is acceptable with an appropriate strap on both shoulders.
• Undergarments cannot be visible at any time.
• Hair styles should be neat, clean, and combed.
• Facial hair should be properly groomed.
Lower Body
• Dresses and skirts should reach fingertip length in a normal standing position for the entire
circumference of the item.
• Shorts, including Athletic shorts, should reach fingertip length in a normal standing
position for the entire circumference of the item.
• Leggings may be worn, however, shirt or other top worn with leggings should reach
fingertip length in a normal standing position for the entire circumference of the item.
• Holes in blue jeans are only allowed at or below fingertip length in a normal standing
position.
• Students may wear sweatpants that are neat and appropriate for school.
• Pants, shorts, and skirts may not have writing across the front or the back.
• Pants must be worn at the waist, with no sagging.
• Sunglasses, hats, or toboggans may not be worn inside buildings.
Entire Body
• Clothing items will not have lewd, vulgar, provocative, obscene, or degrading messages.
• Clothing items will not promote violence, alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances.
• Body piercing, apart from earrings, may not be worn on any body part that shows.
(Also, Tongue rings are not allowed.)
• No visible tattoos.
• Blankets are not allowed on campus without prior administrative approval.
• Dress code must be adhered to for special events such as awards days, homecoming,
inductions, etc.
If in doubt, don’t wear it!
23DRUGS
No student shall possess, use, transmit or be under the influence of any narcotic or hallucinogenic
drug, including amphetamine, barbiturate, and marijuana, etc. on MA campus or any MA school
sponsored function/activity.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
• Laptop computers are allowed for all students as academic tools.
• Marlboro Academy is not responsible for storage, maintenance, damage to an electronic
device. Any electronic items brought on campus are the sole responsibility of the student.
FIGHTING, ASSAULTING, OR CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY
No student shall participate in a fight, assault, or attempt to cause physical injury to any student,
school employee, or other person on MA campus or school sponsored function/activity.
BREAK/LUNCH PERIOD EXPECTATIONS
Students do not break in line or allow others to break in line.
• Students remove trays and trash from tables and put trays and trash in appropriate places.
• Students are not allowed in parking lots during lunch without permission from staff.
• Students, with the exception of seniors, must consume food on the stage or picnic tables.
• Items taken without payment will be handled as a disciplinary offense.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION-PDA
• Public Display of Affection between students is not allowed on MA campus or at any school
function/activity.
• Serious inappropriate or sexual misconduct is considered as a Major Offense in MA Discipline
Chart.
STUDENT POSSESSIONS
• Students are provided with cubbies in which they may keep their books and belongings.
• The school can neither assume nor accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal
property.
• A student should not touch another student’s possessions without permission.
• The school strives to maintain a secure environment in which both people and property are
respected.
Cubbies
• Students may only use cubbies before school, break, lunch and end of day.
• Students are asked to keep their cubbies and personal belongings sanitized.
24SEXUAL HARASSMENT
No student, staff member, or other persons on MA campus shall be subject to sexual harassment. Any
student, staff member or other person who believes that he or she has been sexually harassed while on
MA campus or involved in a school related activity/function should report this incident to
administration promptly.
Sexual harassment may include any of the following behaviors:
• Sexual comments
• Sexual humor or jokes
• Offensive notes, drawings, or pictures
• Sexual propositions, insults, or threats
• Insulting sounds or gestures
• Unwelcome or offensive touching of body
• Display, viewing, or reference to pornographic materials
• Any form of sexual assault or threat of sexual assault.
STUDENT SEARCH POLICIES
• Marlboro Academy reserves the right to search a currently enrolled student while at school,
while participating in a school-sponsored activity, or while representing Marlboro Academy.
• Property belonging to the student that can be searched includes student driven automobiles,
equipment, clothing, personal effects, bags, purses, coolers, lockers, cases or other containers.
• Only Headmaster, Assistant Headmaster, Administrative Designee, or Law Enforcement
Officer will conduct the search.
• Marlboro Academy also reserves the right to engage in random searches, which includes the
above stated items.
• Marlboro Academy may utilize searches using trained dogs that are accompanied by a
qualified dog trainer handler.
• A refusal of a search may be grounds for suspension/dismissal.
• Parents will be notified if their child or their child’s property has been searched.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
• To help insure a safe, healthy, and productive educational environment for our students, staff,
and employees, the school has adopted a strict policy with regard to the possession, use, or
distribution of controlled substances and alcohol.
• Accordingly, the possession, use, consumption, distribution, or sale of alcohol or controlled
substances, or having controlled substances in one’s system without medical authorization
during school hours, on school property, or while a participant or spectator at a school-
sponsored event, or at any time when the student represents the school, will result in
disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
25TOBACCO//VAPING
No student shall possess or use any tobacco product or a vaping device on MA campus or at a MA
activity/function.
TRESPASSING
Students are not allowed on MA campus when suspended. Parents, guardians or any other person who
have been banned are not allowed on MA campus or at a MA activity/function.
WEAPONS
No student shall knowingly possess, handle, or transmit any knife, razor, ice pick, explosive, machete,
pistol, rifle, shotgun, pellet gun, metal knuckles, or any other object that would reasonably be
considered a weapon on MA campus or at any MA school sponsored function/activity.
OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
A student shall not engage in:
• Any conduct on MA campus or at a MA function/activity which violates any law of the United
States, the state of South Carolina, or any other state/country in which the conduct occurs.
• Any conduct which is detrimental to either the maintenance of good order, safety or discipline,
or the general welfare of students and staff at Marlboro Academy.
Miscellaneous
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• School announcements will be made daily prior to break.
• A hard copy of announcements will be placed outside of the High School Office.
• Parents will be sent a copy of the announcements by email each day.
• Announcements must be in main office by 9:15 am to be read over intercom.
• Administration must pre-approve announcements, handbills, or posters before being displayed on
MA campus.
• No flyers or announcements may be placed on glass doors or windows.
ATHLETICS
• Each student athlete/parent will receive a Marlboro Academy Athletic Handbook.
• MA Athletic Director will physically distribute and receive a signed acceptance from parent before
student can participate in an athletic event.
• Head Coach will go over handbook at team parent meeting.
• Please read carefully the eligibility regulations as found in the Marlboro Academy Athletic
Handbook.
• Fall Sports: Cross Country, Equestrian, Soccer– Coed, Tennis- Girls, Volleyball- JV and Varsity,
Clay Shooting
• Winter Sports: Basketball- JV and Varsity Boys and Girls, Cheerleading- JV and Varsity
26• Spring Sports: Baseball- JV and Varsity, Golf- Coed, Softball- JV and Varsity, Tennis- Boys,
Soccer
• Uniforms purchased by Marlboro Academy will be issued and recorded by Athletic Director.
• Uniforms purchased by Marlboro Academy will be turned in to Athletic Director immediately after
last game. Student-Athletes need to bring a change of clothes. Athletic Director will be in charge
of washing uniforms.
BOOK BAGS
• Book bags will not be left in hallways, door openings or other high level traffic areas for safety
purposes.
• Book bags are subject to random inspection by administration.
• Please keep personal items sanitized.
BUS TRANSPORTATION - See COVID Guidelines
• Students who rode buses during the 2020-2021 school year will have first opportunity to sign
up for 2021-2022 school year. After these spots are secured, a lottery, if needed, will be held
for remaining spots. Remaining students requesting a spot will be put on a waiting list.
• Cost is $60 dollars per month for 10 months for first child in a household. (August-May) Cost
for additional children in the same household will be $40 dollars per month. If a student
decides that he or she no longer need to ride the bus, the spot will be offered to the next person
on waiting list.
• Hierarchy of bus availability- school sponsored field trips, athletics, student transportation
to/from school.
• Prohibited bus behavior earns the same disciplinary action as if the violation occurred on
school campus.
COLLEGE VISITATION
• Seniors and juniors have the opportunity to use 2 school days that will not count towards the 16
day attendance policy. Parents may request to the headmaster that more days be excused for
long distance college visits.
• College Placement Counselor must be informed at least 3 school calendar days prior to
scheduled visit by email.
• Students must get college visitation form from College Placement Office prior to visit.
• Students should also inform teachers at least 3 school calendar days prior to scheduled visit.
• Students are responsible for all work missed during this visit.
• Students may not use a College Visit Day for colleges for which they missed the application
deadline or are not attending.
COMPUTER LAB /TECHNOLOGY
• Computer Labs, I-Pads, and other Marlboro technology are for the proper use of MA students,
and staff.
• Students will be held accountable for any applicable legal charges for the unauthorized,
improper, illegal or unacceptable use of school technology systems.
• Parent and student must sign a responsible use policy provided in student packet.
• Students may use Marlboro Academy Lab located in the Media Center during lunch, break,
study halls, before/after school unless a staff member has reserved lab for class use.
• Computer Lab usage falls under MA technology policies.
• No food or drinks, including water, are allowed in the computer lab and media center.
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